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Market neutral ahead in February

Hedge funds edged higher in February with the HedgeNews Africa South Africa Single Manager Composite adding a median 0.27% for the month as South...

Strong start for hedge funds

The HedgeNews Africa Single Manager Composite added a median 0.9% in January with mixed markets contributing to a wide range of returns. The FTSE/JSE All...

Banner year for Independent Alternatives

Independent Alternatives, headed by Grant Hogan and Tatenda Chapinduka in Johannesburg, had a watershed year in 2023, growing its team and executing its business...

AIP positioned for uptick in alternatives interest

Cape town-based AIP Capital Management is gaining traction, growing its range of products as it builds on its vision of being a leading provider...

Gardner gets going with fixed income hedge fund

Anthea Gardner at Cartesian Capital is advising on the Prime RCIS Fixed Income Retail Hedge Fund, a multi-strategy fixed income hedge fund which went live...

Laurium expands reach with UCITS fund

Laurium Capital has launched an offshore UCITS version of its aggressive long/short hedge fund, known as the Enhanced Growth Fund, broadening the investor base of those who can...

Ex-Sanlam trio carve niche in digital assets

Former senior Sanlam trio Nersan Naidoo, Selwyn Pillay and Reece Briesies have launched MidSquare, looking to provide institutional-grade investment solutions in the world of...

Funds end year on positive note

South African multi-strategy funds were the strongest category in December, adding a median 2.05% as both equities and bonds ended the year on a...

Multi-strategy leads as markets rebound

November brought a wide range of returns as the HedgeNews Africa SA Single Manager Composite added 3.24%, with most funds turning in positive numbers as global...

Funds take a hit as markets decline

South African hedge funds took a hit in October, with the HedgeNews Africa SA Single Manager Composite declining by a median -0.88% for the...